The “New” Mideast and Regional Counterterrorism
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Channel: The Aspen Institute · 2018 · News & Politics
Led by a dynamic new Crown Prince, Saudi Arabia is modernizing its society, diversifying its economy, and moderating its version of Islam. It is also asserting itself militarily in the region to an unprecedented degree, with the Yemeni campaign the most notable example. Meanwhile, in Egypt, the once ascendant Muslim Brotherhood has been suppressed, and President Sisi is cracking down hard on militants in the Sinai. ISIS has lost nearly all of its territory but remains a serious threat to the region and the international community, and its defeat is a prerequisite to a viable political solution in Syria. Arab nations are making common cause with Israel in attempting to counter Iranian regional adventurism. In short, like the desert sands, old alliances, enmities, and aspirations are shifting. What are the implications for regional counterterrorism? Edward Price, Director of Policy and Communications at National Security Action Nathan Sales, Ambassador-at-Large and Coordinator for Counterterrorism, US State Department Moderator: Dina Temple-Raston, Counterterrorism Correspondent, NPR
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